Instructor, Biology

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Department

Biological Sciences

Job Summary

Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at LSU New Orleans is anticipating hiring a non-tenured, full-time instructor beginning in the Spring 2027 semester, with a start date of January 6, 2027.

Job Responsibilities

Teach 12 hours per semester in various formats, which may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online (synchronous or asynchronous). Instruction will primarily be at introductory level and may include sections for majors and non-majors. Other responsibilities may include laboratory instruction and coordination and/or dual enrollment administration.

To Apply

Application materials should be submitted via the University's careers portal, Attention: Dr. Bernard Rees.

A complete application must include

• Application Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Experience and Philosophy
• College and Post-Graduate Transcripts
• Three Recommendation Letters.

Applicants should be prepared to provide student and/or peer evaluations of courses taught upon request.

All of the required materials must be received for an application to be considered complete. The deadline for applying is October 1, 2026 and the review will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, all required materials should be submitted in the University's application portal by 11:59 PM on September 30, 2026 .

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Biology or related area.
• Candidates should have excellent instruction, communication, and management skills.
• Demonstrated success in teaching large-enrollment classes.
• And proficiency with educational technology, assessment tools, and learning management systems.

Salary

• Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.